Pages tagged “Main courses”

Fast food à la française: gratin de raviolesAt the supermarket, I spend most of my time avoiding "convenience" foods. But, if I snub the frozen pizzas and star chefs' fancy prepared meals, there is one pre-made food I have come to love: the little ravioli variously known as ravioles de Royans or ravioles du Dauphiné. 7 comment(s)

Tofu with EtsukoI have to admit to having had no strong feelings about tofu, one way or the other, until I learned to make it myself. 6 comment(s)

Les petits farcisWhat I love about these little stuffed vegetables, known affectionately as "les farcis" ("the stuffed") in Nice, is how they reflect the personality of each cook. 0 comment(s)

Fava bean gnocchiI've had some disasters in the past with non-potato gnocchi. Still, the knowledge that gnocchi and fèves are Sam's two favorite foods in the world - after chocolate, of course - gave me the incentive to try my luck. 0 comment(s)

Tourte de blettes taste testIf kale has taken over much of the western world, even popping up in the past few months at the Nice markets, it’s hard to imagine the locals ever giving up their Swiss chard, known in French as blettes. 0 comment(s)

French strawberriesIt's only in early spring that I find myself longing for something new as the clementines reach the end of their season, and this is when the first strawberries make their tempting appearance. 0 comment(s)

Tasting Tel AvivI have never kept a journal consistently, but I do carry a notebook in which I jot down thoughts, lists and resolutions. In this notebook is a list of travel destinations, which I try to place in order of priority. 6 comment(s)

Eating in SingaporeThough Singapore has a reputation for cleanliness and order, it also has a more down-to-earth side that comes through in its multicultural cuisine inspired by China, Malaysia, Indonesia and India. 4 comment(s)